"To lose for want of asking is no joke!"
'Twas just like Ernest, though in jest he spoke.
20. West Middlesex Assurance bubble burst. Creditors in the suds.
Like coining gold appear'd the plan, when new,
But soon they found their Mint was turn'd to Rue.
Short days.
Send prosers to pot,
Who are dry and statistical,
And rather drink egg-hot,
Than be eg-ot-istical.